That's My Boy
"MADCAPS OF THE CAMPUS!"
Originally released in 1951. That's My Boy is a comedy film. directed by Hal Walker.
Starring Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and Ruth Hussey
Synopsis
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and standing as #1 alumni contributor to pressure the coach to take Junior onto the team. In addition, he pays the tuition of Junior's financially needy classmate Bill Baker, a potential all-American, with the understanding that he will room with Junior and mentor him athletically and socially. Junior's initial efforts as quarterback prove disastrous and further complications arise when the room mates both fall in love with the same co-ed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dean Martin
as Bill Baker
Jerry Lewis
as 'Junior' Jackson
Ruth Hussey
as Ann Jackson
Eddie Mayehoff
as Jarring Jack Jackson
Marion Marshall
as Terry Howard
Polly Bergen
as Betty 'Babs' Hunter
Hugh Sanders
as Coach Wheeler
John McIntire
as Dr. Benjamin Green
Francis Pierlot
as Henry Baker
Lillian Randolph
as May
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is That's My Boy about?
Jack Jackson, the greatest football player in Ridgefield College history, is disappointed that his only son Junior is an uncoordinated, allergy-ridden bookworm. He uses his athletic reputation and ...
Who directed That's My Boy?
That's My Boy was directed by Hal Walker.
How long is That's My Boy?
That's My Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was That's My Boy released?
That's My Boy was released on May 31, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in That's My Boy?
The main cast of That's My Boy includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Ruth Hussey, Eddie Mayehoff, Marion Marshall.